What is the hex code for Dark Salmon?

The hex code for Dark Salmon is #E9967A. In RGB that is rgb(233, 150, 122), and in HSL it is hsl(15, 72%, 70%).

What RGB values make Dark Salmon?

Dark Salmon is 233 red, 150 green, and 122 blue, written as rgb(233, 150, 122).

Dark Salmon scores 2.31:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: darksalmon directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #E9967A.

#E9967A

Dark Salmon is an orange tone at #E9967A. It sits at 15 degrees on the color wheel with 72% saturation and 70% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Dark Salmon with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FBEAE4

Tint 60%

#F6D5CA

Tint 40%

#F2C0AF

Tint 20%

#EDAB95

Base

#E9967A

Shade 20%

#BA7862

Shade 40%

#8C5A49

Shade 60%

#5D3C31

Shade 80%

#2F1E18

On white

Sample text

2.31:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

9.11:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Dark Salmon?: The hex code for Dark Salmon is #E9967A. In RGB that is rgb(233, 150, 122), and in HSL it is hsl(15, 72%, 70%).
What RGB values make Dark Salmon?: Dark Salmon is 233 red, 150 green, and 122 blue, written as rgb(233, 150, 122).
Is Dark Salmon readable as text on a white background?: Dark Salmon scores 2.31:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Dark Salmon a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: darksalmon directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #E9967A.